1. Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Chapter 3:
The Meaning of
Citizenship
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2. Chapter Links Section 1 “What it means to be a Citizen” Section 2
“Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities”
Section 3
“Citizenship and Our Other Roles”
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3. “What is Means to be a Citizen”
Section 1
“What is Means to be a Citizen”
Section Outline:
I. Who is a Citizen
II. The Office of a Citizen
Main Idea:
Americans become citizens in a variety of ways. Each citizen holds an office, the office of citizen, that comes with important rights and duties.
Key Terms:
Citizen
Naturalized
Alien
Representatives
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Who is a Citizen
Citizen
A person with certain rights and duties under a government
Citizenship requirements
Being born in America or one of its territories
Having at least one American parent when you are born
Naturalization
The process of becoming a citizen
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5. Civics: Government and Economics in Action
The Office of a Citizen
Abraham Lincoln
Observed that ours is a government “of the people, by people [and] for the people.”
Representatives
People who are chosen to speak and act for their fellow citizens in government.
Members of Congress, the President, city council members, mayors, governors, and many of our judges.
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6. “Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities”
Section 2
“Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities”
Section Outline:
I. Rights of Citizens
II. Duties of Citizens
III. Responsibilities of Citizens
Main Idea:
Citizenship is not just a connection to your country of origin or naturalization. All citizens must uphold the rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizenship.
Key Terms:
Rule of Law
Jury of Peers
Witness
Common Good
Candidate
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Citizenship Chart
Below your chart, explain the following:
Duty
Responsibility
Role
Fill in your chart using p.59-75
Explain why each is important TO YOU
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8. Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Citizenship Chart
On the back of the paper, create a web showing 5 of your roles
Then, find 5 people and show 5 of their roles as well.
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9. Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Rights of Citizens
Holding the “Office of Citizen”
Entitles a citizen to all the rights afforded to Americans by the Constitution of the United States of America.
Our rights are protected by the courts.
American Rights
Based on fundamental beliefs and values that Americans share: equal respect, freedom, equality, and justice.
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10. Some American Rights The right to vote and hold elected office
All Americans Have:
The right to vote and hold elected office
The right to say what you think in speech or in writing
The right to practice your own religion
The right to have a fair trial
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Duties of Citizens
Some duties of a citizen
Obeying the laws
Defending the nation
Serving on a jury or as a witness in court
Paying taxes
Attending school
The Rule of Law
The concept of laws, rather than men and women.
In a democracy, no individual is above the law.
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12. Duties of Citizens (cont.)
Jury of Peers
A group of ordinary citizens who hear the case and decide whether the accused person is innocent or guilty.
Witness
A person who has seen events related to a crime or who has special information that may help determine the guilt or innocence of the person on trial.
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14. Responsibilities of Citizens
American Citizens
Responsibilities are fulfilled by choice
Working Towards the Common Good
The well being of all members of society
Voting
The right to vote is one of the most basic and important American rights
Holding Government Office
These citizens may be elected or appointed
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15. Responsibilities of Citizens (cont.)
Election Campaigns
Candidate: person running for office
Influencing Government
Good citizens express their thoughts to the representatives and government officials.
Serving the Community
Each citizen should act to serve his or her community when possible.
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16. “Citizenship and Our Other Roles”
Section 3
“Citizenship and Our Other Roles”
Section Outline:
I. Playing Social Roles
II. Roles as Expected Behaviors
III. Level of Participation
IV. The Citizen Role
Main Idea:
Social roles are part of our everyday lives. We play many different social roles. Each one requires a certain kind of behavior. Each also requires a certain level of participation over the course of our lives.
Key Terms:
Social Roles
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Playing Social Roles
Everyday Roles
“Mother”, “Daughter”, “Husband”, or “Son”
Social Roles
Roles that people play in real life
Citizen Roles
Our Many Social Roles
We are born into many roles, but some roles are the result of choice.
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19. Roles as Expected Behaviors
Your Roles
The way you play a role depends on how you want to play it, and what kind of person you are.
Changing Roles
Sometimes people play the same roles in different ways, depending on the situation.
Roles may overlap with each other
Roles may conflict with each other
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20. Level of Participation
Choice
Only you can decide how actively you are going to pursue a given role
Consequences
You must accept the consequences of participating or not participating.
Most people find that when they participate fully in a role, they feel satisfaction and a betters sense of who they are.
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The Citizen Role
Active Participants
Americans have the choice to play the “Citizen Role” at whatever level they like.
Contributing to the Common Good
Participation in leads to a better society for all
Priorities
Only you can decide how much time and energy to spend on being a contributing citizen.
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22. Citizenship Pamphlet
Create a pamphlet for the government’s recruitment agency which shows what it means to be a U.S. citizen (1 illustration for each tab 2-5)
Flap 1 – Cover
Flap 2 – How to be a U.S. citizen (3)
Flap 3 – Rights of a U.S. citizen (3)
Flap 4 – Responsibilities (3)
Flap 5 – Duties (3)
Flap 6 – where to find more information (website, phone, etc)